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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 281.15 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 281.15 and 168.98 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 281.15 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/281.15 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 281.15 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 47,508.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508.73/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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